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Audi A3

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,197 cc

LR09 SAMMOT history

LR09 SAM is a white petrol Audi A3 first used on 19 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 87,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

LR09 SAM white Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
87,524 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 SAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 SAM was last recorded at 87,524 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 6,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,780 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,744 miles
Average per year
6,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,524 miles
  • 2025 – 80,780 miles
  • 2024 – 74,864 miles
  • 2023 – 60,643 miles
  • 2022 – 53,968 miles
  • 2021 – 49,221 miles
  • 2020 – 44,974 miles
  • 2019 – 35,466 miles
  • 2018 – 30,932 miles
  • 2017 – 26,481 miles
  • 2016 – 22,140 miles
  • 2015 – 15,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,524 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,524 miles (+6,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    87,524 miles
    Test number
    572304142383
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass80,780 miles (+5,916)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,780 miles
    Test number
    328621932497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,864 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    74,864 miles
    Test number
    246466414663
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail74,864 miles (+14,221)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,864 miles
    Test number
    289146380807
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass60,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    60,643 miles
    Test number
    679866871127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,643 miles (+6,675)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,643 miles
    Test number
    356107997528
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass53,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    53,968 miles
    Test number
    142194412747
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail53,968 miles (+4,747)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,968 miles
    Test number
    328120893325
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass49,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    49,221 miles
    Test number
    327259592592
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive antifreeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail49,221 miles (+4,247)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,221 miles
    Test number
    928402618978
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive antifreeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass44,974 miles (+9,508)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    44,974 miles
    Test number
    190661033975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,466 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    35,466 miles
    Test number
    537817120965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,932 miles (+4,451)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    30,932 miles
    Test number
    175224513497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,481 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    26,481 miles
    Test number
    162650108689
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail26,480 miles (+4,340)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,480 miles
    Test number
    148752019876
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass22,140 miles (+6,871)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    22,140 miles
    Test number
    561325042826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    15,269 miles
    Test number
    387626725093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 SAM

Does LR09 SAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 SAM is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 SAM?
The MOT on LR09 SAM is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 SAM done?
LR09 SAM was recorded at 87,524 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 6,539 miles a year.
Has LR09 SAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 SAM has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 SAM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR09 SAM find?
LR09 SAM passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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